Gas explosion survivor shares recovery journey after Tijuana tragedy

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – A survivor of a gas explosion that killed his girlfriend is now out of the hospital after nearly three months and sharing his difficult journey of recovery.

Raymond Lafave, who moved from El Cajon to Tijuana to begin a new life, suffered severe burns when his new apartment exploded in early April. The blast also claimed the life of his girlfriend Brenda and left her 5-year-old son Brandon with severe burns.

“God gave me a chance for a second chance at life. I will make the best of it. She always brought the best version of me, so that’s what I’m going to do,” said an emotional Lafave…

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